Zach Osterman

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Cover IU athletics, college sports for @indystar. Satellite Scouser. Publix ultra. Forever I love Atlanta. Life's too short to ride bad horses. zach.osterman@indystar.com linktree.com/unthinkabletounstoppable

NEWS: Sen. Todd Young, one of just two Republicans to vote against the Protect College Sports Act in committee, tells IndyStar he's now a yes on the bill. Young's support comes as supporters hope to get the PCSA to the floor this week: www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Why Indiana Sen. Todd Young flipping his Protect College Sports Act vote matters

Indiana Sen. Todd Young was among the few Republican voters against the Protect College Sports Act. Here's why he's ready to flip, and why it matters.

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The Big Ten should make note of some of Curt Cignetti's best-received media day comments. When IU's coach heaped praise on Iowa, he was advocating for a middle class that needs -- and deserves -- more of that vocal support. Insider: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb

Big Ten needs to follow Curt Cignetti's lead on one specific issue to maintain its success

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti praised Iowa, why that matters when it comes to SEC vs Big Ten argument

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Curt Cignetti recognizes perception. He knows people wonder if he’ll keep winning after his JMU generation. Those players might be gone. In Cignetti’s eyes, the culture they established is what matters. And it remains. Insider from media day: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb

Curt Cignetti's James Madison generation is mostly gone. Why he's confident in what's next

Curt Cignetti brought 13 James Madison players with him as the foundation of Indiana's success. Twelve are gone, here's what the culture will remain

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Curt Cignetti asked by @JohnDBrice1 about NIL allowing the Big Ten to pass the SEC. Says he can’t speak to that question on a national scale, doesn’t want to offend half the country. Follow up: Is Cignetti worried about offending half the country? “Sometimes.” #iufb

Interesting from Cignetti on offensive line: IU will probably start Adedamola Ajani inside at guard, kick Joe Brunner out to tackle in fall camp. Says Ajani is more comfortable at guard. Doesn’t sound like IU is married to that but that’s how the staff will start camp. #iufb

Tony Petitti says there have been "hundreds of phone calls" in recent days around the Protect College Sports Act. Says Big Ten "cannot change (its) position" without seeing amended bill. Petitti expects to see that as soon as this afternoon. "We are literally on standby."

Curt Cignetti has never wanted for an audience at Big Ten media days. But he and his program will command a very different spotlight this week in Chicago. It will be fascinating to see them navigate it. Insider: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb

From curiosity to spotlight: Cignetti leads Indiana football into media days as everyone watches

Curt Cignetti will take center stage at Big Ten media days; everybody will be waiting to see what national championship coach says

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